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Chapter 218. 【Your Wives Are Jealous of You】
🕑 Added 2025-03-24 11:42:38 +0000 UTC[Time continued to pass.]
[It felt like in the blink of an eye, you had already graduated from university.]
[After graduation, you continued running the business you had built during your university years.]
[Having already amassed a good amount of wealth, you bought a luxurious home in Tokyo that could comfortably house four people without ever feeling cramped.]
[Rio, meanwhile, chose to remain at Tokyo University, diving deeper into her field of physics.]
[Once considered a young and inexperienced face in the physics world, she was now a rising star in Japan's academic scene—impossible to ignore.]
[Out of all the vast fields of knowledge, she was particularly drawn to quantum mechanics.]
[Her name was tied to several major theoretical breakthroughs.]
[After completing her advanced courses, she accepted Tokyo University's invitation to become a professor and joined a world-renowned lab, focusing on quantum mechanics.]
[Her workload at school was extremely heavy.]
[Even so, her bond with you never wavered.]
[No matter how busy, she always made time to relax with all of you.]
[Just holding a warm cup of coffee and chatting about things only the four of you knew could wash away the fatigue of her entire day.]
Minami Shouji closed his eyes.
Scenes from the simulation flashed through his mind.
He lay napping on a bench in the garden.
By his side were Chisato Nishikigi, Takina Inoue, and Futaba Rio.
Just watching him rest, they quietly slipped inside and brought out a blanket...
[Love is, at its core, something very simple.]
[Just small moments shared daily could fill your hearts with happiness.]
[Time passed, but your love never faded.]
[At this stage, even Futaba Rio's parents gradually accepted your relationship.]
[Now older, they realized it wasn't worth clinging to outdated beliefs—what mattered most was the happiness of you, their daughter, and her loved ones.]
[They finally gave you their full approval.]
[Futaba's parents even took Chisato and Takina in as their goddaughters.]
[You didn't stop there—you all decided to take the next step forward.]
[With their blessing, you chose a wedding date and venue.]
[The ceremony was held in your hometown in Akita.]
[Because of the unique nature of your marriage, you didn't invite many guests. Only a few close friends, Futaba's parents, and your own family attended.]
[At the banquet, the three of them appeared in wedding dresses—radiant and beautiful.]
[With your families and LycoReco's crew as witnesses, you got married.]
[You became husband to Chisato Shouji, Takina Shouji, and Rio Shouji.]
[That night, you partied late into the night...]
[Chisato Shouji's happiness increased.]
[Takina Shouji's happiness increased.]
[Rio Shouji's happiness increased.]
At that moment, not having any "Heartthrob Points" to trigger Direct simulation was just plain unfortunate.
In reality, Minami Shouji looked at his nearly empty heartthrob meter and sighed, shaking his head lightly.
"Oh well, it's not a big deal."
He wasn't really that interested in what the "party" might have meant.
He was just a little curious.
He kept reading.
[Time kept moving forward.]
[Just as things went smoothly in love, your career flourished too.]
[Thanks to your experience and sharp foresight—]
[Your business grew rapidly, becoming one of the most well-known among young people.]
[You built a fortune so large that even if you stopped working now, your family would live comfortably for life.]
[Money was no longer an issue for any of you.]
[You never had to stress about finances again.]
[At Chisato and Takina's request—]
[You soon had children with them.]
[You didn't immediately share this news with Rio Shouji.]
[You knew she was at a critical point in her research—her life's dream—and you didn't want anything to disturb her focus.]
[But as Chisato and Takina's bodies started to change, it was impossible to hide anymore.]
[That's when you finally told her.]
[For once, the ever-gentle Rio had something to say about you hiding it.]
"Why didn't you tell me something this big, Minami?"
Standing outside the hospital room—
Rio Shouji, dressed casually, spoke in a lowered voice, afraid of disturbing Takina and Chisato inside.
Her petite face clearly showed displeasure.
She pouted, clearly upset that you didn't tell her sooner.
"Would it have made any difference if I did?"
Minami Shouji chuckled and reached out to touch his wife's soft cheek.
But the moment his hand touched her—
Rio Shouji turned her head away.
"Rio—"
Minami Shouji dragged out her name playfully, wrapping his arms around her from behind and nipping at her ear. "Actually, this is your fault."
"...My fault?"
Stunned by his sudden blame-shifting, Rio Shouji looked at him in disbelief.
"That's right."
Minami laughed and gently pinched her cheek.
So soft.
"You've been so busy with research, barely spending time with me. I didn't complain—but now you are?"
As he spoke, his hand slid to her waist.
"Ugh—"
Blushing, Rio Shouji couldn't stop the color rising to her cheeks from his bold move.
"Still... even so..."
She tried to argue.
"No 'even so.' Just tell me what you want, Rio."
"...Hmm."
Rio Shouji hesitated.
Feeling his gaze on her, she turned her face away shyly.
A long pause.
"After my research is done... I want to too..."
Her words trailed off—unfinished, but the meaning was clear to anyone.
Minami Shouji, however, played dumb.
"Want what?"
"You know what I mean!"
"Rio, I won't know unless you say it."
Ugh!
Her face burned bright red.
Embarrassed and frustrated, she glared at her teasing husband.
Her glare had zero effect.
Minami just smiled, waiting.
Faced with that look—
Rio Shouji hesitated for a long time before finally mumbling:
"I... want a child too..."
No one would've guessed—
That Rio Shouji, a respected professor in Tokyo University's physics department, was now stumbling over her words, shy and awkward.
Minami Shouji lowered his voice and laughed quietly.
Rio Shouji felt even more embarrassed and glared at him again.
She knew her husband had always been this kind of person.
And yet, every time, she still fell for it, walking straight into his traps.
Honestly—
She was too flustered to say anything.
It wasn't until Minami Shouji comforted her again and again, promising that once her research was over, he would definitely give her a child, that she finally calmed down.
[After receiving your promise, Rio Shouji finally relaxed.]
[She returned to her work with a clear mind.]
[Even so, she never forgot to visit Chisato Shouji and Takina Shouji, often preparing special meals to help with their pregnancies.]
[With you and Rio Shouji caring for them—]
[Chisato Shouji and Takina Shouji had smooth, trouble-free deliveries.]
[You named their daughters Haruto Shouji and Nayuki Shouji.]
[After becoming a mother, Chisato's once-energetic personality became more calm and gentle.]
[Of course, when it was just the two of you, she was still the same Chisato who loved to cuddle and tease.]
[Futaba's parents adored their granddaughters, visiting often and sometimes taking them home for sleepovers.]
[They, along with your friends from LycoReco, often brought over adorable baby clothes.]
[Under everyone's care and love, Haruto and Nayuki Shouji grew up healthy and happy.]
[Rio Shouji loved the two girls dearly and made time to visit them whenever possible.]
[During those visits, she couldn't help but show a bit of envy toward Chisato and Takina.]
[Chisato and Takina always reassured her with warm smiles, telling her not to worry or rush.]
[Your days passed by peacefully and happily.]
[And during this time, Rio Shouji finally achieved a breakthrough in her quantum mechanics research.]
[She proposed an entirely new theory to explain microscopic phenomena in physics.]
[Her theory sparked major discussion and debate in the academic world.]
[As the lead author, Rio Shouji's reputation and status soared.]
[But to her, none of that mattered anymore.]
[Having fulfilled her dream, she no longer cared for fame or recognition.]
[Her years of hard work had taken a toll, and now, having achieved her goal, she began to think about taking a break.]
[You, Chisato, and Takina all fully understood and supported her decision.]
[With your encouragement, she didn't hesitate anymore.]
[Three months after achieving her dream, she wrapped up her work and formally resigned from Tokyo University.]
[As a recognized genius, her resignation shocked the academic world.]
[Colleagues and even reporters came knocking, trying to figure out why Rio Shouji had suddenly left.]
[But by then, she had already returned to your hometown in Akita to prepare for pregnancy.]
[Just as you promised her, Rio Shouji also became pregnant.]
[During her pregnancy, you, Chisato, and Takina took turns taking care of her.]
[Thanks to your care, her health stayed strong—no fatigue or morning sickness at all.]
[After months of effort and patience, Rio Shouji gave birth to a healthy baby girl.]
[You named her Mei.]
[Your life became even more colorful.]
[True happiness doesn't need fancy words—the most precious moments are often found in everyday life.]
In reality—
Minami Shouji closed his eyes.
He could feel the memories stirring in his mind.
Scenes of Nayuki and Haruto Shouji learning to walk in the yard, and tiny Mei Shouji resting in a cradle.
His wives smiling warmly.
Hugging Chisato, watching Takina, hearing Rio's voice—
It was a strange and beautiful feeling.
A calm, steady happiness rising in his heart, impossible to describe.
Minami could only close his eyes and take it all in.
[Time no longer mattered as you spent your days together.]
[There was no work stress, no youthful worries.]
[The wealth you had built finally had true meaning.]
[It let you spend more time with your wives and children.]
[Time continued to pass.]
[As you slowly grew older—]
[The younger generation was growing up too.]
[Blonde-haired Haruto and black-haired Nayuki Shouji each showed incredible talent—one in sports, the other in academics.]
[With the right guidance, both could reach heights others only dream of.]
[Just like her big sister Nayuki, Mei Shouji loved reading from a young age—clearly inheriting her mother's genes.]
[She had an unexplainable curiosity about the vast world of physics.]
[But to the frustration of Chisato, Takina, and Rio—]
[The three girls weren't especially affectionate with them, their mothers who cared for them night and day.]
[Instead, they showed way too much enthusiasm for you—their dad who always made them run errands and do chores.]
[No matter what you asked, they jumped to obey.]
[Your wives couldn't accept this.]
[They felt you were stealing the kids' love away from them.]
[So they started keeping a closer eye on you, even setting times when you weren't allowed to see the girls.]
[You just smiled and agreed—then instantly forgot all about it.]
[Your wives could only sigh in defeat.]
[Because of your influence—]
[Haruto fell in love with sports and started honing her natural talent.]
[Nayuki began publishing novels at a young age, aiming to debut as an author once she turned eighteen.]
[Little Mei told you she wanted to be a physicist, just like her mother.]
[You fully supported her dream.]
[Time passed.]
[They grew up—while you and your wives grew older.]
[It was a process that couldn't be stopped.]
